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    Overview

    Themes and theories in the representation of Indigenous histories of Aotearoa and other Islands of the Pacific.

    Students will critique the historiography of the Pacific under several selected themes, with the aim of reconsidering the nature of Indigenous histories in New Zealand and the rest of the Pacific.

    About this paper

    Paper title Presenting Pacific Histories
    Subject Maori Studies
    EFTS 0.1667
    Points 20 points
    Teaching period(s) Semester 1 (Distance learning)
    Semester 1 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,240.75
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Prerequisite
    36 300-level HIST, MAOR or PACI points
    Restriction
    MAOX 407
    Notes
    Also available through the Distance Learning Programme.
    Contact

    Email: tetumu@otago.ac.nz
    Tel: 03 479 8674

    Teaching staff
    Professor Michael Reilly
    Paper Structure

    This paper is 100% internally assessed.

    This paper is taught online and on-campus. Three main themes are covered:

    1. Founders and Foundations (foundational historical writings and founders of Pacific Islands history)
    2. Islands and Seas (early meetings between indigenous people and Europeans, oceanic connections between indigenous peoples)
    3. People and Places (particular places and islands in the Pacific)

    In this paper the Pacific includes Aotearoa New Zealand.

    Textbooks

    Students select from readings listed in the course outline. A number of these are available through e-reserve.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Information literacy, Research.
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    Learning Outcomes

    Students on completion of the course will be able to:

    • Understand significant themes in the representation of indigenous histories of Aotearoa and other islands of the Pacific;
    • Demonstarte the ability to discuss with others the content and arguments used in written literature relating to Indigenous New Zealand and Pacific Island histories;
    • Show an ability to write critically and analytically about Indigenous New Zealand and Pacific Island historical topics;
    • Possess a greater cultural understanding of Indigenous histories especially in New Zealand and other Pacific Islands

    Timetable

    Semester 1

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Thursday 15:00-16:50 9-13, 15-16, 18-22

    Semester 1

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Thursday 15:00-16:50 9-13, 15-16, 18-22
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